How Does WordPress Remember Metabox Positions?

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1. WordPress saves them in the databas in wp_usermeta as serilized array.
   For the dashboard all are registered in meta-box-order_dashboard if the meta-box(s) are in metaboxhidden_dashboard they will not be shown. The order will be as saved in database and if not in metaboxhidden_dashboard.

   Example the dashboard:

   KEY: meta-box-order_dashboard

   VALUE:

   Array
   (
      [normal] => dashboard_right_now,dashboard_recent_comments,dashboard_incoming_links,dashboard_plugins
      [side] => dashboard_quick_press,dashboard_recent_drafts,dashboard_primary,dashboard_secondary
      [column3] => 
      [column4] => 
   )
   

   There are also these meta_key(s):

   • meta-box-order_dashboard
   • metaboxhidden_dashboard
   • meta-box-order_page
   • metaboxhidden_page
   • metaboxhidden_nav-menus
   • meta-box-order_{custom_post}

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